Overview

Students will integrate research, skill development, education in treatment and recovery, evidence-based practices, and field work in treatment and recovery. The Clinical Behavioral Health - Emphasis in Addictions Counseling program from Metropolitan State University of Denver provides the coursework and clinical hours necessary to pursue the Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC).

Learning outcomes

Upon graduation, students will need to pass the State Jurisprudence Exam and the Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) Exam in order to qualify for the LAC. Upon completion of our program, students can also be eligible to apply for the Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC) credentials.

Programme Structure

Courses offered:

Advanced Ethical Practice

Social & Cultural Foundations (Multicultural Counseling)

Development Across the Lifespan

Career Counseling Theory & Techniques

Theory & Techniques in Helping Relationships

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Denver, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Apply Online In One Of Two Ways: Roadrunner Application or CommonApp
Color copy of your passport information page
English Language Proficiency
You must submit a bank statement or letter AND a completed financial affidavit form before you can receive an admission decision or I-20 Form.
Official secondary (high school) or university documents are sent to MSU Denver directly from an official source, such as your school, ministry of education office, or examination board.
If your academic documents are issued in a non-English language, you must submit a complete, literal, word-for-word English translation in the same format as the original academic document.
If you wish to receive transfer credit for coursework completed at a non-U.S. university, you must have a course by course evaluation completed by a NACES-accredited service.
If you have at least 24 credits that can transfer to MSU Denver, we will waive your official high school document requirement.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

9854 USD / year

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Out-of-State

9854 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

8414 USD / year

≈ 8414 USD / year

Living costs

Denver

United States

1310 - 2220 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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